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Attachment Quote by Rajneesh

“As long as the "I" is there, love cannot be. All that we call love is only desire, longing, passion and attachment; as long as ego is there, all these bind one.” quote by Rajneesh
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“As long as the "I" is there, love cannot be. All that we call love is only desire, longing, passion and attachment; as long as ego is there, all these bind one.”

Rajneesh

About This Quote

Source Book: Be Here Now, Rajneesh, 1971

Ego creates attachment; true love emerges only when self-centered desire dissolves.

In simple terms: Love needs no ego.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate selfless love.

Themes

spirituality relationships ego

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • personal growth
  • meditation practice

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of ego limit your capacity to love?
  • How can you practice selflessness daily?
A Different Perspective

Ego may be hard to recognize and overcome.

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